Quality, risk and Governance manager

Our client is seeking a Quality, Risk and Governance Manager for a nine-month contract supporting a major public-sector technology programme. The role will lead the Quality, Risk, Governance and Assurance framework across mobilisation, transition and ongoing service delivery, ensuring the contract remains compliant, controlled and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the contract-level Quality Management System (QMS), governance processes, risk framework and document control arrangements
• Translate contractual, regulatory and compliance requirements into practical controls and assurance activities
• Lead internal audits, assurance reviews and compliance assessments, including the management of evidence
• Maintain risk and issue registers, oversee mitigation plans and provide effective governance reporting
• Support mobilisation and transition readiness for major technology and outsourced service contracts
• Manage non-conformities, corrective actions and continuous improvement activity
• Coordinate governance forums and produce clear reports for senior stakeholders and clients
• Maintain QMS and Document Management System (DMS) standards across the contract

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in quality, governance, risk, assurance or compliance leadership within a complex service environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, audit methodology, QMS and document control
• Experience managing IT risk, risk registers, mitigation plans and governance reporting
• Understanding of contract governance, regulatory requirements and compliance assurance
• Experience supporting the mobilisation or transition of major contracts
• Internal or Lead Auditor experience would be advantageous
• Background in the public sector, government, estates, facilities management, infrastructure, outsourced services or another highly regulated environment would be beneficial
• Strong senior stakeholder management, communication and client-facing skills

Contract Details:

• Nine-month contract
• Based in Leatherhead or Swindon, with three days per week office-based
• Occasional travel to UK client sites
• Outside IR35, subject to assessment
• BPSS and CTC clearance required
• Immediate start available

If you have experience leading quality, risk, compliance and governance frameworks within a technology or highly regulated environment, apply now to support this significant public-sector programme.